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BJ65 MRU

2015 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,099 mi
Last recorded179,099 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 MRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 179,099 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres worn edges and side walls worn

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

wipers worn

Fail 14 Jul 2025 179,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres worn edges and side walls worn

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

tpms lamp on

Pass 9 Apr 2024 161,182 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside front drop link dust cover worn

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2024 161,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside front drop link dust cover worn

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023 145,856 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2023 145,856 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 129,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 112,479 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 112,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,043 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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BJ65 MRU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2015 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 71,957 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ65 MRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 11 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ65 MRU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2015.

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